29 Nov Beware of the equity release exit fee trap
Homeowners hit with charges of up to £23,000 if they suddenly need to sell. The loans have proved popular for those who are property-rich but cash-poor. Borrowers can release money and don't...
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22 Nov Stamp duty revenue in England down 10% on a year ago
Government revenue from stamp duty on property sales fell by a tenth in the third quarter of 2018 compared with the same period last year, with the Treasury’s coffers now...
15 Nov Autumn Rally defies Brexit Gloom
One of the biggest surges for many years in house purchases has occured in the month of October in Hertfordshire, with the first part of November showing little let up....
12 Nov Create your own annexe for your boomerang kids
Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that there are about 1.23 million people aged between 25 and 34 – around a quarter of young adults – who...
24 Oct How to get the best out of your architect
Sometimes it can be very difficult to articulate your exact needs and wants of your new project to your architect. The best way to achieve this is to first, chose an...
18 Oct Grand Designs Show For New Ideas
The Grand Design show this year was held at the Birmingham Nec rather than London's Excel Exhibition centre. It was worth driving through the torrential rain that day, as their were...